Siemens SIMATIC ET 200SP - BIOS Update

Functions
8.3 BIOS description
CPU 1515SP PC (F)
Manual, 05/2017, A5E32701806-AC
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Menu
System parameters
Default settings
User settings
Exit
Exit Saving Change
Standard
Save Change Without Exit
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Custom Defaults
Safe Custom Defaults
Discard Changes
8.3.5
BIOS update
With the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software (included in scope of delivery), you can perform
the following actions:
● Perform a BIOS update.
● Saving and updating the current BIOS version.
● Saving the BIOS settings or loading them from another backup.
For additional information, refer to the online help for the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software.
Requirements
● The S7-1500 software controller CPU 1505SP (F) must be in STOP mode.
● CPU 1515SP PC (F) must be started in Windows mode.
NOTICE
Malfunctions in the software controllers due to critical actions
If you perform a BIOS update during the operation of the S7-1500 software controller
CPU 1505SP (F), software controller malfunctions can occur that lead to interruptions in
communications and downtimes.
Do not perform BIOS updates or other actions that strongly utilize the hardware resources
during the operation of the CPU 1505SP (F).
Prior
to a BIOS update, switch the CPU 1505SP (F) to STOP.